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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,336.74, 1,234,832.30 and 232,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,336.74, 1,234,832.30 and 232,222.50 is: 348,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,336.74 : 1,234,832.30 = 232,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,336.74/1,234,832.30 = 232,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,336.74x = 1,234,832.30 × 232,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,336.74x = 286,755,843,786.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,755,843,786.75/823,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,285.01

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